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Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... Prescribing and ... Dosing in CKD Dose ... #Prescribing #Dosing ... #pharmacology #algorithm
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... airway, breathing, and ... • Intubation and ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm ... #pharmacology #dosing
Positive Lachman test in ACL Injury

Here is an exam of a patient under anesthesia with an
Positive Lachman test ... knee to buckle during ... running and cutting ... #Lachmans #test ... ACLTear #clinical #video
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... treponemal antibody tests ... specific trep. tests ... first step in the algorithm ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... dexamethasone suppression test ... protocol: - 1 mg ... between 11 pm and ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
DOAC: Cheat Sheet - Atrial Fibrillation, VTE Prophylaxis, VTE and Renal Dosing

Renal Dosing:
Apixaban (25% renal clearance):
Prophylaxis, VTE and ... Renal Dosing ... Renal Dosing: Apixaban ... Age > 80: 2.5 mg ... CrCl 15-30 75 mg
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
bronchodilator test ... required, specific tests ... bronchoprovocation test ... tests for pneumoallergens ... #Differences #Algorithm
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... Palsy This tests ... flexing the thumb (using ... Palsy #clinical #video ... orthopedics #sports #hand
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
the ice pack test ... include a Tensilon test ... MG patients need ... as 10-15% with MG ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Warfarin - INR Goals, Initial Dosing and Bridging

Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement 2.5-3.5 
Other Valve Replacement 2-3
Goals, Initial Dosing ... and Bridging ... appropriate warfarin dosing ... at least 5 days and ... Goals #Targets #Dosing